Hada Matías was born in Dover, New Jersey and grew up in Elgin, Illinois. In this interview, she examines her family’s Puerto Rican heritage and her own racial identity. She shares insights into her childhood and her growth as a trans woman and a human being. She also explains the challenges and joys of being trans in the United States today.
In this clip, Hada explains her family’s origins in Puerto Rico and shares memories from her uncle’s restaurant, Pat’s Grill.
In this clip, Hada explains how her feminity became a problem in her family, forcing her to hide herself.
In this clip, Hada explains how she went from “living in survival mode” to finding identity, healthcare, and community.
In this powerful clip, Hada shares the joys and challenges of being trans. She also talks about the importance of mutual respect and education, as well as the specific relationship between the cisgender Latinx and trans communities.
In this clip, Hada explains how, at age 17, she traveled to Japan to fulfill a lifelong dream. She also talks about the worries and lessons that came from a recent trip to visit family in Puerto Rico.
